A leader is one who, out of madness or goodness, volunteers to take upon
himself the woe of a people. There are few men so foolish; hence the
erratic quality of leadership in the world.

John Updike

As the Republican Party plays out the final ceremony of nominating
Ronald Reagan this week, there will be supporting roles for the handful
of men who fought against him and lost. The television cameras will
again broadcast their images, they will make their speeches, and one of...